Not all monsters lurk in the dark. Some wear familiar faces. --- The Donovan brothers lost their mother twenty years ago under mysterious circumstances. Her death shattered the family and drove their father into the dark world of supernatural hunting. Filled with blood, salt and silence, Chase followed his father's footsteps. But Daniel? He ran to escape the ghosts of the past. He got as far away as possible from the hunting life and from Chase, who stirred feelings in Daniel he couldn't put into words... or ever admit. A new mystery forced Daniel back to his old life after years of estrangement. Their father had vanished without a trace while on a case. Stripping him of any choice, Daniel was forced to reunite with his step-brother, Chase, to uncover their father's disappearance, and maybe, finally figure out what truly happened to their mother years ago. While they investigate ancient rituals, cursed tales and restless spirits hiding in the Philippine countryside, Daniel and Chase become embroiled in a dark conspiracy that dates back to their family lineage. Each case reveals more of their collective and individual pasts, and further demolishes the walls that separated them. But the closer they get to the truth, the more Daniel begins to realize: the scariest part of coming back isn't the monsters waiting in the dark. It's how much he still feels for the one person he was never supposed to.

Magic is the last defense against the creeping darkness of Erebor Kingdom, and Donatus Academy is where the gifted learn to wield it as both shield and sword. Within these hallowed halls, students master their magic or innate abilities to combat forces of destruction. But everything changes with the arrival of Revos-a mysterious guy from nowhere. His origins and motives are shrouded in secrecy, yet beneath his unassuming exterior lies a power that could unravel the fate of the academy. As whispers grow and hidden truths emerge, everyone at Donatus Academy is forced to question what they know about magic, destiny, and even themselves. Who is Revos, and what dangerous secret does he hide? Just when his identity seems clear, a stunning revelation from his past shatters everything.